MS in Architecture - The Program

Students need not have a background in architecture to be admitted—non-architects are encouraged to apply, as are those with an architecture or design background. 

Please note: the MS in Architecture is not accredited and does not lead to licensure. (Students seeking professional licensure should pursue our accredited Master of Architecture degree). 

The program consists of 48 credit hours of study, typically completed in three semesters, providing a path to advanced research or specialized practice.

Master of Science in Architecture (MS Arch) Curriculum

Program Requirements (minimum of 48 total credits), including:

  • 14 credits of directed research (pre-thesis)
  • 7 credits of thesis
  • 12 credits of architecture graduate research group seminars
  • 15 credits of electives, which may include up to six credits of independent study and up to six credits of electives outside the department
Semester 1:    
     
ARC 567 Directed Research 7
ARC xxx Technical Methods 3
ARC xxx Intellectual Domain 3
ARC 616 Research Methods  3
Total Semester Credits 16  
     
Semester 2:    
     
ARC 567 Directed Research 7
ARC xxx Intellectual Domain 3
ARC xxx Technical Methods  3
ARC xxx Elective 3
Total Semester Credits 16  
     
Semester 3:    
     
ARC 699 Master’s Thesis 7
ARC xxx Elective  3
ARC xxx Elective 3
ARC xxx Elective 3
Total Semester Credits 16  
     
Total Required Credits 48  

Technical Methods Seminars:

Fall Semester

ARC 543 Technical Method- Material Culture

ARC 545 Technical Method- Ecological Practices

ARC 547 Technical Method- Urban Design

ARC 617 Technical Method- Situated Technology

ARC 620 Technical Method- Inclusive Design

Spring Semester

ARC 544 Technical Method- Material Culture

ARC 546 Technical Method- Ecological Practices

ARC 551 Technical Method- Urban Design

ARC 619 Technical Method- Situated Technology

ARC 621 Technical Method- Inclusive Design

Intellectual Domain Seminars:

Fall Semester

ARC 623 Intellectual Domain- Inclusive Design

ARC 625 Intellectual Domain- Situated Technology

ARC 627 Intellectual Domain- Ecological Practices

ARC 629 Intellectual Domain- Urban Design

ARC 632 Intellectual Domain- Material Culture

Spring Semester

ARC 624 Intellectual Domain- Inclusive Design

ARC 626 Intellectual Domain- Situated Technology

ARC 628 Intellectual Domain- Ecological Practices

ARC 630 Intellectual Domain- Urban Design

ARC 633 Intellectual Domain- Material Culture